US Edition80% of people with high blood pressure don’t get proper treatment, WHO says
- According to a report by the World Health Organization , the majority of people with high blood pressure are not receiving proper treatment.
- This finding highlights a significant gap in healthcare, as untreated high blood pressure can lead to serious health complications. The report suggests that efforts should be made to improve access to treatment and increase awareness about the importance of managing blood pressure.
- It is crucial for individuals with high blood pressure to seek appropriate care to prevent long-term health problems. By addressing this issue, we can reduce the burden of high blood pressure on individuals and healthcare systems.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has just published its first report on the global impact of hypertension and how people can win the race against this "silent killer" that often presents without symptoms. "This important report from WHO shows how high blood pressure is common and growing in prevalence, but is under-detected and under-treated globally," Dr. Deepak L. Bhatt, director of Mount Sinai Heart at the Icahn School of Medicine in New …
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Do you have high blood pressure? WHO says millions don’t know they have it
As many as 80% of adults worldwide who have high blood pressure are not aware they have it, according to the World Health Organization. Adobe.com As many as 80% of adults worldwide who have high blood pressure are not aware they’re living with a “silent killer,” according to the World Health Organization. This week, the global public health agency released its first-ever report on hypertension’s toll, including suggestions for how to stop it, …
High blood pressure impacts one-third of adults, but most are not properly treated, WHO says
About 1 in 3 adults worldwide has hypertension, but about 80% of them do not have the condition properly managed, and nearly half of them don't even realize they have high blood pressure, according to a new report from the World Health Organization. Effective management could prevent 76 million deaths by 2050.
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